BSc Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Science
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Science is an undergraduate degree exploring ecological systems, conservation principles, and the interactions between human and natural environments. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can optionally undertake a placement year or a year abroad during their studies. The first year covers foundational concepts through Global Diversity: Evolution to Ecosystems, Discovery and Data, Human and Physical Environments, and Introduction to Natural and Applied Sciences. The second year examines specific biological and environmental processes via Soil Science, Conservation Ecology, Global Systems and Climate Change, and Animal Behaviour. The final year focuses on professional practices and independent research through Environmental Consultancy, Animal Husbandry and Conservation, and the Applied Science Major Project. Optional modules in the final year include Animal Diseases and Immunology and Geospatial Analysis for a Changing World.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 23%
- South East: 53%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Global Diversity: Evolution to Ecosystems
- Discovery and Data
- Human and Physical Environments
- Introduction to Natural and Applied Sciences
- Student Success Modules
- Soil Science
- Conservation Ecology
- Global Systems and Climate Change
- Animal Behaviour
- Interdisciplinary modules
- Employability modules
- Environmental Consultancy
- Animal Husbandry and Conservation
- Applied Science Major Project
- Animal Diseases and Immunology
- Geospatial Analysis for a Changing World
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Science at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of BSc Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Science at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Science at Canterbury Christ Church University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Science at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Does BSc Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Science at Canterbury Christ Church University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Science at Canterbury Christ Church University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.